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Monday, 29 October 2012

The Canary Island of Gran Canaria is home to over 226km of
coastline with 60km of that coastline being home to over 150 different beaches.
Six of its most famous beaches have also been awarded prestigious Blue Flag
status. There really is a great choice of beaches in GranCanaria for any type of holiday maker.

Puerto de Mogán

The beach at Puerto de Mogán although man-made, is a great
spot for a day at the beach. It is well sheltered and in an area known as
Little Venice due to being criss-crossed by canals. The beach is perfect for
families as it is sheltered from the Atlantic by large cliffs and the entry to
the water is gentle with golden sands. The current is also not too strong at
Puerto de Mogán and there is a good provision of sunbeds and parasols.

Playa de San Agustín

Located next to Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas beaches,
Playa de San Agustin offers a quieter spot to spend the day than its more
famous neighbours. It is very large at 670 metres long and allows for you to
have plenty of space at the beach in a safe environment with a shallow slope
into the water. It is worth noting that the sand at Playa de San Agustin is
volcanic and a grey colour which can put some visitors off visiting. This beach
may be a good choice during the months of July and August.

Playa
de Meloneras

Located in the south of Gran Canaria is the wonderful Playa
de Meloneras which is as close to paradise as you are able to get on this
island. Unlike at Playa de San Agustin, the sand here is golden and the water
is also calm. Playa de Meloneras has a great vibe and attracts families as well
as younger visitors. It is 500 metres in length and only gets very busy during
the peak months. It is surrounded by several restaurants and bars and isa great place to spend a lazy day.

Playa
de las Alcaravaneras

If you are looking to be seen whilst at the beach and to be
more active, then Playa de las Alcaravaneras could be the one for you. Popular
with Las Palmas residents, it is the beach where you will see people playing
volleyball and also popular with local joggers and roller bladers. The beach is
located close to the city centre and is very easy to access from other parts of
the island. Despite all of the activity going on at Playa de las Alcaravaneras,
it remains a great beach with lovely sand and waters to take a dip in the sea.

Maspalomas

I couldn’t have written a beach guide to Gran Canaria
without including the world famous Maspalomas. It is truly spectacular and
worth visiting at least once during a trip to the island. Its golden sand dunes
are part of a 400 hectare nature reserve which includes a large lagoon.Maspalomas beach is divided into four sections,
one that is for families another that is popular with the gay community and two
that are designated for nudists. The fine golden sands, set against its blue
waters are a spectacular sight and the beach is also well served with
refreshments stands. It is worth noting that despite its size, the Maspalomas
beach can get very busy and is worth visiting in the quieter months if you can.

Even if you are planning a trip to Gran Canaria on an all inclusive basis, it is worth
venturing out from your hotels complex to take in the great beaches of Gran
Canaria.